Reflective Relationships



Me, my step brother, sisters, step mother, daddy and my boys



Me and the love of my life Tony



Relationships are important to me because they provide love, support, and encouragement.  One of my most important relationships was with my mother; she passed away in March of 97.  It was her loving, honest and supportive personality that truly made me the person I am today.  My relationship with my father was also one of support and encourage. They are picture in my childhood web.  My have wonderful relationships with my good friends, my sisters and brothers, and extended family.  My most important relationship currently is with my husband Tony and our son’s Thomas and Timothy.  I cherish these relationships because my husband is my best friend, confidant, and love.  I cherish the opportunity to mother our sons and build a wonderful trusting relationship.





Me and two of my coworkers



I have found developing and maintaining relationships truly take work.  Relationships must be cultivated with communication and quality time.  I learned from the passing of my mother and other close family members that relationships are not to be taken for granted.  It is necessary to take the time to make a call or even a visit to say hello or I love you.


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me and my God Children

 

The special characteristic of the relationships I have that make some partnerships is trust.  For example, my husband and I are life partners.  We committed ourselves to each other over fourteen years ago. This commitment included building our lives together including parenting children.





My experiences with relationships/partnerships help me to be more effective as an early childhood professional because they cause me to be more sensitive to others feelings and needs.  It also helps me to be mindful of how I communicate with others as well as respect the thoughts and opinions of others.